German motorhome sales fall for third year · VanLife Weekly #34
Motorhome sales in Germany are falling for a third year, and rental firm Vanever has gone bankrupt. Also: a new disposal point on Tenerife.
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Updated 22 August 2026
Petrol (RON 95)
↓15% vs. region avg.
Petrol (RON 100)
Diesel (B7)
LPG (autogas)
↓23% vs. region avg.
Full tank (80 L, diesel)
€141
$165
100 km (10 L/100 km, diesel)
€17.67
$20.63
€1.00 per 1 EUR · updated weekly
When this section launched, some countries had few price sources, so the earliest points on the chart may be inaccurate. We keep adding new sources — recent data is more reliable.
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Per-country price from our database. Route average: /kWh
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Sofia → Ankara
1,130 km · ~€175 · ~3 days
Bulgaria 320 km ·
Turkey 810 km
Sofia → Athens
730 km · ~€136 · ~2 days
Bulgaria 350 km ·
Greece 380 km
Sofia → Tirana
580 km · ~€90 · ~1 day
Bulgaria 190 km ·
Greece 290 km ·
Albania 100 km
Sofia → Minsk
1,840 km · ~€303 · ~5 days
Bulgaria 250 km ·
Romania 490 km ·
Ukraine 770 km ·
Belarus 330 km
Current fuel prices in Bulgaria: Super E10 — €1.51 ($1.76), RON 100 — €1.77 ($2.07), Дизел — €1.77 ($2.06), Premium Diesel — €2.03 ($2.37), Автогаз — €0.70 ($0.81) per liter.
Available fuel grades in Bulgaria: Super E10, RON 100, Дизел, Premium Diesel, Автогаз.
The local gasoline grade is Super E10.
Bulgaria ranks #8 out of 41 countries in Europe by diesel price.
Use the route cost calculator to estimate your fuel expenses for a road trip through Bulgaria.
Average pump price ( · Bulgaria) ≈ . Below — how much of it is crude, refining, logistics and taxes. ()
An estimated market model: the crude part is from the current Brent price, refining and logistics from the methodology, tax as the residual (retail price − cost). Not the accounting cost of a specific refinery and not a forecast.
Data is collected automatically from government sources (EU Oil Bulletin, Statistics Norway, etc.) and independent aggregators, with selective manual cross-verification from at least two sources. Official data takes priority.
Prices are for reference only and may differ from actual prices at specific fuel stations.
Fuelo.net · fuelo.net
EU Weekly Oil Bulletin · energy.ec.europa.eu
Bulmarket.bg (Bulgaria) · bulmarket.bg
karai.bg · karai.bg
toplivo.bg · toplivo.bg
License CC BY 4.0 — free use, distribution and adaptation with attribution to OpenVan.camp. Fuel data updated: 22 August 2026.
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Smolyan 87Police in Vromos Bay found two illegally parked vehicles. Authorities admit the problem has persisted for years, signs disappeared, and new camping rules took effect in 2025.
Following reports of illegal parking on dunes near Topolite campsite in Vromos Bay, Burgas authorities conducted checks. Two cars were removed; drone surveillance is planned.
A large-scale inspection in the forest area above Pasha dere beach in Bulgaria uncovered more than 50 caravans, tents, awnings, cars and other structures forming an illegal campsite. The operation, initiated by regional governor Mario Smarkov, involved police, environmental inspectors, forestry officials and the Avren municipality. Owners were given notices to remove their property by August 23 or face fines up to 3,000 leva. A previous inspection at Byala – Kara dere beach resulted in about 80% of caravans being removed.
A joint inspection by six agencies found more than 50 caravans, tents and cars in the forest above Karadere beach. Owners face fines up to 3000 leva.
Authorities in Varna dismantled an unauthorized campsite hosting more than 50 caravans. The site operated without proper permits, violating local regulations. The action followed inspections that found breaches. Specific dates and further details were not disclosed.
A joint inspection near Pasha Dere in the Varna region found dozens of caravans and campers parked in forest areas and on the beach. Authorities from the regional administration, police, fire department, and forestry agency participated. Owners were given until August 23 to leave. Fines for illegal camping with a tent range from 500 to 1000 leva, and for vehicles from 1000 to 3000 leva.
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